Medieval Battle

On Tuesday night the boys had a Court of Honor. It was a Medieval Times theme and once again Alvin Merrill (the scout master) really got into character. He had made swords that were PVC pipe wrapped with swimming noodles and LOTS of duct tape. He had a "fair maiden" that they were fighting for. He called up each boy and knighted them, giving them each a very creative name. Parker was knighted Sir Mash Potatoes and Darek was knighted Sir More helping of Green Beans. Tristan Burgio was Sir Sharp Knife, Zach Bates was Sir Pepto Bismal and Parker's friend Brenden was Sir Gastrial Intestinal. I thought I was going to fall off my chair laughing. It was hilarious and the boys loved it!

He then had rounds where he let the boys battle each other with the swords, which Don & I thought was rather brave of him. The boys actually did pretty well with the rules and no one got seriously injured. Parker, however, did come out with a small black eye. He took a whack to the face, but he was okay and it made for a good April Fool's joke the next day at school.

Parker received his Automotive merit badge and Darek received his Camping merit badge and his Automotive merit badge. The boys are doing really great. Darek is to the point of submitting for an Eagle project and working on about 4 required badges for Eagle Rank. Parker is working on his Star rank and some required badges.